Vision:

The mission of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at Texas A&M University - Kingsville is to prepare professionals dedicated to addressing diverse communication disorders and enhancing individuals' quality of life. The program emphasizes scientific study, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical responsibility, public education on communication disorders, and lifelong professional development.

Mission:

The program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville will be nationally recognized for its exceptional academic and clinical training of Speech-Language Pathologists and regionally known for providing outstanding clinical services to individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. The program is committed to exceeding accreditation, licensure, and certification standards while fostering student success through dedicated support for all students, faculty, staff, and curricular materials.

The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders requires a minimum of 120-121 hours, 36 from CSDO classes. An additional 18 hours are for a Psychology minor. Students must also meet the general education requirements, communication skill requirements, residence and other degree requirements that are specified in the Texas A&M University-Kingsville catalog. In addition, an overall GPA of 2.75 is the required minimum for CSDO undergraduate majors. We also require that by the completion of the first four core major classes, a B average (CSDO 3.0 GPA) be maintained. Students should note course pre-requisites. 

The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a full-time day program with 3 terms of full-time course work (Fall, Spring, and Summer) followed by 2 terms (Fall and Spring) of full-time externship practicum. The academic hours total 42, plus 12 credit hours of clinic (intern and extern), and a minimum of 3 credit hours of research, for a program total of 57 hours. Students have the option of taking a 6 credit- 2 term CSDO 5306 Master’s thesis (requiring an advisor and 2 additional committee members). During Externship terms, students take online courses, which permits them to be off campus if desired.